ATHLETE PACKET

SEPTEMBER 8 HOPKINTON STATE PARK

8AM START MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 2

Dear Athlete, We’re excited to see you on September 8th for the 12th Annual Title 9 Triathlon in Hopkinton! Thank you for joining Max Performance and making this event possible. Title 9 Triathlon is all about the athlete experience. One of camaraderie, spirit and togetherness. We hope you have a fantastic event!

The Athlete Packet has all the information you’ll need to get ready for Race Weekend including special clinic dates upcoming. Check out the Top Highlights below.

Thank you again for choosing to race with us.

~ The Max Performance Team TOP HIGHLIGHTS Here is some of the most looked at content from the Athlete Packet, year after year. They are linked for ease of navigation. Check out the bottom section MORE DEETS to really drill down the weekend. TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 3

04 PACKET PICKUP 05 PARKING & GPS 05 RACE SCHEDULE

Saturday or Sunday early, don’t Always a good look ahead, arrive Don’t forget about Awards, Post forget your photo ID early for the best spots (6AM) Race BBQ & Post Race Expo! LEARN MORE LEARN MORE

06 TRANSITION SETUP 08 BIKE RULES 12 TIMING CHIPS

Learn about your setup, Ins and Super important - must read about All Sports Timing provides us with Outs plus Bike Racks how you should ride on the road Disposable Timing Chips & Race Results on your smartphone!

MORE DEETS Click to drop down

Transition Setup Page 6 Triathlon Start Page 9 Spectator Information Page 14

Max Bike Racks Page 7 Bike Assistance Page 10 Sponsors & Race Expo Page 15

Race Numbers Page 7 Post Race Awards & Page 11 USAT Rules Page 16 Results

Gals for Cal Page 8 Clinics & Dates Page 13 Race Day Checklist Page 17

Course Maps & Cue Page 8 Weather Policy Page 14 Wetsuit FAQs Page 18 Sheets PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE SATURDAY REGISTRATION AND PICKUP – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9

Saturday from 3-6pm – you may pickup your 4 packet on September 7th at the race site, located under the Band Stand **You may NOT pick up a packet for a friend. All athletes must be present, including all relay team members. SUNDAY REGISTRATION AND PICK UP 6:00 – 7:15am You may also pickup your race packet on Sunday at the race site. The Registration Area is located under the Large White Tent at Hopkinton State Park. (See Related section on Parking) Tardiness: Don’t arrive after 7:15AM to the race, we start the race on time at 8:00AM. No exceptions please; even if you are in a later start wave.

This can be tricky, see chart below. PROPER ID USAT Annual Membership Proof: You may present keychain card, online app or paper proof of membership Please Note: • All members of a relay team must be present before we can issue a race packet to one member. • You may NOT pick up a packet for a friend. All athletes must be present. ***

AS A SANCTIONED USA TRIATHLON EVENT, WE ARE REQUIRED TO ASK FOR THE FOLLOWING: (THANK YOU FOR BEARING WITH US)

USAT Annual Member = Show Photo ID + Annual Membership Card

Purchased a One Day USAT Membership Online = Show Photo ID only

If you purchased a one day membership online or are unsure, you simply need to show photo ID RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE Saturday Sunday

3-6PM Packet Pickup 6:00AM Transition Area Opens

4:00PM Race Meeting - Non Mandatory, 6:00-7:30 Late Packet PIckup, Body Marking but a great listen

7:30 Registration Closes TRIATHLON TITLE 9

7:45 Pre-Race Announcements & National Anthem

outside Transition Area 5

8:00 First Swim Wave

9:30 Results - posted to All Sports Trailer

9:45 Free Post Race BBQ

10:30 Award Ceremony

12:00PM Race Activities Conclude

DIRECTIONS PARKING (USE GOOGLE MAPS)

Hopkinton State Park Inside HS Park: 164 Cedar Street, On Race Morning: follow the direction Hopkinton, MA 01748 of Park Staff & Volunteers toward “Event Parking.” First to arrive will receive From Route I-495(north or south)- Take closest spots. When parking at large lot exit 21A, Main Street Hopkinton. Travel near Lower Beach, please follow signs on Main Street until the third traffic light for “Registration” up the path and over located at the heart of downtown the levee. Please do NOT try to travel Hopkinton. Turn left, traveling North on on obstructed paths. Route 85. Proceed approximately 2- miles to the Hopkinton State Park. Saturday Parking: You may park in lots Entrance on the right (do not enter the near the Transition Area and Field Office on the left). surrounding lots. Lots are located on the loop road. There is absolutely NO PARKING on We encourage Spectators to arrive any State park Roads throughout the with athletes. Park Roads are closed weekend. near 7:30AM TRANSITION AREA SETUP

Organization are not allowed to ride your TRIATHLON TITLE 9 There is one entrance and bike in the TA. one exit in the TA and they 6 will be clearly marked. The - You are discouraged from only people allowed in the removing your bike once it’s TA are race participants and in the TA until the end of bike Max RDs. The TA opens at portion of the race. This 6:00A.M. and closes at helps reduce some of the TA 7:45AM – you need to be on chaos from frequent entry & the beach at this time. exit prior to race start. Each row is marked with signs that designate the race - Mounting and dismounting numbers that correspond to your bike must occur in the that row, e.g. sign #s 51-100 designated/marked areas equates to Race Numbers outside the TA. 51-100. - You will be able to take your You must rack your bike in bike and gear from the TA the row that corresponds to after the last racer has started your race number. Give the run portion of the race. yourself some room since we’re bringing more racks Signs then participating athletes, so Clearly marked signs and you’ll have room next to you. mini-arches will be in place: [specific directions on bike placement is described Swim Finish under Max Bike Racks in this Bike Out packet] Bike In Run Out Rules The following rules will be in Portable Restrooms are effect and closely enforced to located inside transition, as ensure organization, safety well as at the Bath House. and security: - Only athletes who are body- marked are allowed in the TA - Your bike frame # and Bib # must be affixed accordingly - You must walk or run your bike into and out the TA. You MAX BIKE RACKS Bike Rack Placement

• Only the rear tire gets mounted in the slot farthest away from where

TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 you’re standing • Each rack holds 8 bikes; alternate placement – you’re on 1-side, next racer on the other side 7 • Your front cassette should be on the small chain ring for increased stability and entry/exit speed • Mountain Bikes need a PVC adapter– see a Max person in the Transition Area. • Place your other race gear (towel, sneakers, etc.) to the right of your front wheel See picture on last pages for an example and our YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/user/maxperformancetri

CHIP TIMING SYSTEM You must use the chip provided to you in your Race Packet. You may not use your own chip. Please fasten the chip to your ankle (left ankle is recommended so it doesn’t touch your bike chain ring while riding) and check to make sure it is secure prior to race start. Split times will be recorded by the timing company at each race segment. Note that the Finish Line clock will reflect the race start time. This time will not be your exact time due to different start times for different race waves.

Please see section below on Disposable Timing Chip

RACE NUMBERS There will be three (3) race #s in your race packet that all racers are required to display during the event: 1. Run Bib Number – must be displayed the Run segment on the front of your body (not your back). Fasten your Run Number using a race belt or using safety pins provided to you in your Race Packet. It is not required to be displayed while on the bike portion of the race. 2. Bicycle Frame Number – must be attached so the number is visible from both sides of the bike. 3. Helmet Number – a small peel-and-stick number must be worn on the front of your helmet.

Bike & Helmet Numbers MUST be affixed prior to entering TA MUST READ! •No Double Riding – two athletes side by side. •Triathlon is an individual sport. No drafting = 3 bike lengths between you and the person in

front of you. TRIATHLON TITLE 9 •Stay to the Right when riding your bike

outside of the park. 8 BIKE COURSE RULES! •Always pass on LEFT….yell out “On your Left!” •Please remember that the bike course is open to Auto Traffic and while we have police details at every intersection, we are sharing the road. This is a standard of racing in New England.

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Police and/or Max Volunteers will be at every intersection to help ensure safety and proper direction. Each turn will also be marked with spray chalk on the ground prior to and at the turn. In addition, Volunteers, signs and markers will be used at various mileage points. Detailed Cue Sheets and maps are located on our website under the TITLE 9 COURSE MAPS & VIDEOS TRIATHLON Race Page. Check out the Bike & Course Video! TRIATHLON START

Warm-up & Water Experiencing trouble

Temperature during the swim? – it TRIATHLON TITLE 9 Warm-up swimming will be happens, safety is the allowed between 6:30-7:30 primary concern - there will 9 near the Swim Finish. All be other races! Please be racers must be out of the very conservative in this water and back to the regard. If you cannot Transition Area by 7:30 for continue during the swim, the race meeting at 7:45. All wave your hands in the air or athletes, except Relay Team yell for one of the safety members, must be out of boats to pick you up. Or, Transition. We will then walk swim to shore. Notify a Max together as a group down to RD immediately upon exit. the Swim Start. Swimmers Medical safety prohibits you will be cued up by wave (cap from doing the bike or run color) – look for your colored portion of the race. sign, held by our wonderful volunteers. Swim Waves All racers will receive a Remember: The swim colored swim cap at the time equates to roughly 16 of registration that lengths in the pool. You can corresponds with a swim use any swim stroke during wave. You will be staged the event. according to swim cap color and must start with the Swim Course designated wave. All racers The course is a Point-to-Point will be called into the water Swim beginning at the by wave. Boating in Boston Boat launch. Keep all Buoys on your LEFT when swimming. Each wave will begin in the water, starting between the *Wave designations will be Orange Start Buoys. A Max issued in a subsequent email Race Director starts each wave with a count down and Swim Map Posted Here bull horn while you are at the orange start buoys. Keep all Orange buoys on your Left – as you swim close to the shoreline. Grace Bicycles will be onsite in a vendor tent to assist athletes with bike issues. Please consider seeing them if your bike or helmet appears to need some attention. Mechanics will be able to fix only minor problems

encountered at no cost. All bike assistance TRIATHLON TITLE 9 should be done prior to entering the

Transition Area. 10 BIKE ASSISTANCE Grace is not responsible for bike problems encountered on race day. It is your responsibility to maintain your bike in good condition for you and your fellow athlete’s safety. Note - USAT rules require that all handlebar ends be plugged. You will not be permitted to race if you cannot plug bar ends.

Grace Bicycles Special! $40 safety check and lube for $20! Call Today: 508-429-9177

All relay team members have access to the Transition Area (TA). Relay team members must wait for their teammate in the TA at their bike rack location. The timing chip exchange has to occur at the bike rack location in the TA. All relay team members must be present RELAY TEAMS when picking up race packets

Aid Stations will be available on the Run Course at the Mile 1.2 Mile 2.2. Call out to volunteers what you would like as you approach. There will be water and Gatorade at the Aid Stations.

AID STATIONS POST RACE & AWARDS

The post-race celebration begins as soon as you cross the finish line! Be sure to stick around for food, more music,

TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 giveaways and more. Sponsored by Always Health Partners

Awards will start at roughly 10:30 11

Top 3 places in each division • Top 3 places in each division • Overall Winners • Age Groups (5 year increments per USAT) • Athena • Newbies • Top Relay Teams

Age Group Winners receive commemorative tokens and Race discounts!

Capstone Photography will also be at the race to help capture memories. They are excellent at SPONSOR GIVEAWAYS AT action sports photography and will email you with AWARDS CEREMONY: photos to view the week after the race. Remember, DESOTO WETSUITS & BAGS visible race numbers really facilitate great pictures. RUDY PROJECT GLASSES & MORE! As stated on our website – you must be present to receive awards. Plan to stick around for the ceremony and win some giveaways. We will not ship awards.

RESULTS Check out all the ways your can connect with your results experience, courtesy of All Sports Event Timing. Visit the Timing Truck to view your results onsite, print our your results at the touch screen kiosks or view results online on your smartphone at our mobile friendly website. Stay Connected! Race results will be based on your start time and finish time using the chip timing system described above. Results are posted at to the Max Website at the link provided in your email communication. TIMING CHIPS DISPOSABLE IN 2019 TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 12

The Multisports Tag must be worn around the ankle. If you wear a long wetsuit, roll up one leg or wear the tag below your wetsuit. DO NOT WEAR UNDER OR OVER TOP OF YOUR WETSUIT

1.Wrap the tag around your left ankle.

2.Remove the white backing paper.

3.Carefully apply the tag around the ankle

Make sure you apply the tag correctly the first time. DO NOT REAPPLY THE TAG as the adhesive will weaken and you may lose the tag.

RELAYS: Peel off the sticky backing from the Velcro, apply around ankle of swimmer. Peel Velcro apart and pass from relay member to relay member.

Tape the tag on your ankle for added safety. UPCOMING CLINICS & DATES OPEN HOUSE & NEWBIE NIGHT Hosted at Grace Bicycles in Holliston Wednesday August 28

TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 6:30PM FREE - MUST REGISTER HERE!

13 Join us for Title 9 Open House and Newbie Seminar with great food and cheer! (Wine and beer too :) This night is open to all athletes and will highlight the following topics: Newbie Seminar • Topics of discussion include things like: Newbie Seminar has become Max's bread - Transition Area set-up and butter, providing every athlete with - Apparel: What do I wear? information about Title 9 Triathlon! This is a - Nutrition: How much should I eat? presentation with Q & A following. It is not - How to prepare for my first race an active ride. - Race Course Discussion - Plus, answering all questions. Every question is a good question. Bike Maintenance How to fix a flat quick! Grace Bicycle mechanics will be on hand to demonstrate the best way to fix a flat when you're out on the road. Did you know...that as an athlete, you are responsible for fixing your own flat while racing?! SATURDAY MEETING Race morning can be a busy time with family well wishes and the nervous excitement of your race. To give you an advanced preview of each course, Max Race Directors will be providing a Race Meeting from 4-4:30PM at the Race Site on September 7th. This is a great opportunity to hear important race updates while seeing the Swim Course and Transition Area. See you there!

OPEN WATER SWIM CLINIC Tuesday August 27th

The program guarantees to ease the most common triathlon • swimming fears such as the: • infamous thrashing tri-start • sighting to distant buoys • swimming straight (no lane lines) • open water anxious moments

The clinics are aimed specifically at 1st-time triathletes or those triathletes who are in their first year or two of competing. The clinics are run by experienced coaches triathletes who are excellent instructors and who love to help. Learn More Here You may want to check out the list of FAQs we prepared to help ensure a great day. The information is located under the ‘Why Max Rocks” section of our website, top panel. There are links for General FAQs, Beginner FAQs,

and Rules & Regulations. TRIATHLON TITLE 9 Reminders include: 14 SAFETY TIPS & RACE •Only pass on the left while passing someone ETIQUETTE on the bike •Helmets must be on and buckled before leaving the TA bike start • Pay attention to Max RDs and Volunteers for race course turns • No double riding on the Bike Course – 2 athletes side by side.

Bring your cowbells, noise makers, posters and spirit to cheer the athletes on! Don’t worry if you don’t have a cowbell. Share in the post-race celebration too. Get your kids cheering and shaking their cowbells, but please keep a close watch on them. If your children bring bikes, make sure they have helmets too. There are some great views for SPECTATOR INFO spectators near the transition area to catch athletes leaving the bike/run.

We love Dogs, but they are not permitted on the grounds anywhere at the TITLE 9 TRIATHLON. This is a town ordinance, so we appreciate your strict adherence to this rule.

Knocking on wood while we type this, but consistent with the sport of triathlon, Max reserves the right to alter or cancel any portion of the event which compromises safety. Our waiver states that if the race is cancelled due to really, really bad weather, there are no refunds. This is due to everything being paid for prior to race day. We all have to share in the risk of dangerous weather. It WEATHER POLICY would have to be DANGEROUS to run the race for us to cancel. SPONSORS

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Join us post Race for an amazing Free BBQ, Sponsor Expo - grab a massage, some samples and listen to great music at the state park! 1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US USA TRIATHLON Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be MOST COMMONLY worn at all times while on your bike. This means VIOLATED RULES before, during, and after the event. 2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all TITLE 9 TRIATHLON TITLE 9 times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.

16 3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. 4. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. 5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. 6. Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. 7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. 8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. 9. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. 10. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. 11. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. WETSUIT FAQS

Do I need a wetsuit for this time of year that you will be TRIATHLON TITLE 9 race? racing. If you race or plan to

Water Temperatures in race in May, June, September 17 Hopkinton State Park will be it’s a good idea to have a full in the low 70’s and many suit to keep your body warm. athletes wear wetsuits. If you’re swimming in lakes or Wetsuits are not required to ponds through the summer participate in the Title 9 months, you may not need a Triathlon. A few factors go wetsuit at all or can use a into the decision to wear a Sleeveless Wetsuit. wetsuit. Take a look below. Sleeveless wetsuits provide buoyancy, however they will What are the benefits of not constrict your shoulder wearing a wetsuit? movement when compared Buoyancy, Speed & Warmth. to a full suit. Wearing a wetsuit is like having a giant ‘floatie’ in the Important: Do not try water. It pulls your body up anything new on race day! If while swimming and thus you have practiced many athletes find they swim swimming without a wetsuit, faster. It also keeps your do not make an impulsive body warm when water purchase or rent a wetsuit 2 temperatures are in the 60’s days before the race. and low 70’s, quite common Practice swimming in your here in New England. wetsuit several times in the open water before race day Are there any negatives? to get accustom to the When a wetsuit fits properly, feeling. it’s tight around your body and may feel constricting. For this reason, it’s important to practice swimming in your wetsuit and get in the open water prior to race day!

What type of wetsuit should I buy - Sleeveless or 40% Off Wetsuit & Apparel Full? Use code: MAXRACERS0219 We get asked this question a at checkout lot. It comes down to personal preference and the RACE DAY CHECKLIST

General Run Gear !USAT Membership Card (if applicable) !Running Shoes

!Picture ID !Extra Safety Pins for Race Numbers or race belt if you have !Athlete Packet (Directions, maps, Etc) one ! Money Transition Area ! !Race Numbering (from Packet Pickup Socks

!Towel !Timing Chip (from Packet Pickup ! !Water, Gel Packs, Energy Bars, Etc Bin/Bag to keep Gear Contained ! Sunscreen Other Personal Items ! !Sunglasses !______!Change of Clothes !______!Good Attitude! !______

!______Swim Gear !Bathing Suit or Tri Shorts

!Wetsuit

!Swim Cap (from Packet Pickup)

!Goggles

!Water Bin for Transition Bike Gear Race Information !Bike Race:______Location:______!Helmet Start:______!Helmet # (from Packet Pickup) Notes:______! Bike Shoes ______

!Socks www.maxperformanceonline.com !Tire Pump/CO2 Cartridges

!Spare Tubes and Tires

!Tools

!Bike Numbering (from Packet Pickup)